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Using FaceTime to help solve a case

February 06, 2015 / 01:01

This episode of 48 Hours covers the disappearance of Houston mom Michelle Warner, the involvement of Dr. Phil, and innovative detective work using FaceTime.

Tracy Smith reports from Midland, Texas, discussing how Michelle Warner's family sought help from Dr. Phil in their search for her. The episode highlights the emotional toll on her family as they navigate the mystery of her disappearance.

Detectives investigating the case utilized FaceTime technology to connect with a key witness in Houston, over eight hours away. This innovative approach allowed them to gather crucial clues that led to significant developments in the investigation.

The story takes viewers from Texas to Hollywood and back, showcasing the twists and turns in the search for Michelle. The episode emphasizes the blend of technology and traditional detective work in solving modern cases.

TLDR

Detectives use FaceTime to solve the disappearance of Houston mom Michelle Warner with help from Dr. Phil.

Episode

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I'm Tracy Smith in Midland Texas this week's 48 hours is about The Disappearance of a Houston mom named
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Michelle Warner and about how her family Enlisted the help of Dr Phil to find her
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but it's also about a really clever use of Technology by the detectives investigating the case if you have an
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iPhone maybe you've used FaceTime for conference calls or like I do to talk with your kids when you're out of town
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well these detectives use FaceTime in an entirely different way without giving too much away there was somebody close
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to Michelle who had some clues about her disappearance clues that led them to this area now he was in Houston which is
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more than eight hours away so instead of bringing him here detectives called him
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up on FaceTime and then had him guide them to the spot where he thought the clues might be and sure enough using
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FaceTime they helped solve this case now this just is one of the twists in a story that took us from Texas to
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Hollywood and back to Texas again we hope you'll join us

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Episode Highlights

  • The Disappearance of Michelle Warner
    A Houston mom goes missing, prompting her family to seek help from Dr. Phil.
    @ 00m 04s
    February 06, 2015
  • Innovative Use of Technology
    Detectives use FaceTime in a groundbreaking way to solve the case.
    @ 00m 12s
    February 06, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • This just is one of the twists in a story.
    Using FaceTime to help solve a case

Key Moments

  • Family Search00:04
  • FaceTime Investigation00:12
  • Twists and Turns00:52